LIC Monthly Mixer - Oct. 24

Thurs., Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m. - Join LICP and the LIC BID for a special seasonal cocktail menu at Debbie's, the live music venue on the second floor above Dutch Kills Bar. Enjoy live jazz, spooky cocktails, and a possible appearance by the ghost of Debbie herself. Come support a local business and meet your local community organization. Details

RSVP Here, space is limited!

Halloween in LIC - Oct. 26

Sat., Oct. 26, 2-8 p.m. - Join the Halloween fun with a festival hosted by Hunters Point Parks Conservancy, LIC Partnership, and PS/IS 78Q PTA. The event kicks off with a 'Halloween March' down Vernon Blvd, followed by seasonal activities, a costume contest, and a screening of 'The Addams Family' at Hunter’s Point South Park. Details

LIC Businesses and Organizations - Sign up to table with an activity/candy at Hunter's Point South Park 4-6 p.m. - RSVP to kelly@psis78pta.org by Friday, Oct. 25.

Halloween Happenings - Through Oct. 27

(More Events Next Week!)

Thurs., Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m. - Earth Angel Crystal hosts a Halloween costume contest party - all are welcome but only those with costumes can enter for prizes. Details

Fri., Oct. 25, 7-9 p.m. - LIC YMCA’s "Fall Family Festival" featuring pumpkin picking, face painting, arts & crafts, games, healthy snacks, music, a costume runway, and photo shoot. Details

Fri., Oct. 25, 8 p.m. - MoMA PS1 and Susanne Bartsch host a Halloween bash with dancing, DJs, and elaborate costumes. Details

Fri., Oct. 25, 11 p.m. - 00:00 NYC hosts a monster mash Halloween costume party with Latin music all night and free admission for ladies. Details

Sat., Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m. - Schneps Media and Queens Post present the "Sunnyside Post Mile," a Halloween-themed run/walk event supporting Sunnyside Community Services. Details

Sat., Oct. 26, 12-4 p.m. - Socrates Sculpture Park's "Halloween Harvest Festival" is back with a pumpkin carving contest, compost catapult, and dog costume contest. Details

Sat., Oct. 26, 2-4 p.m. - Paint your own pumpkin with Art Strong at Focal Point Brewery. Open to all ages.. Details

Sat., Oct. 26, 4 p.m. - The Wonder Market presents "FALL FEST" at Culture Lab LIC with local handmade brands, live music, a "Paint Your Own Wooden Pumpkin" Station. Details

Sat., Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m. - Dozo Dog's "Annual Halloween Pawty" features treats and eats, photo-ops, music, and prizes for best-dressed dogs. Details

Sat., Oct. 26, 7-10 p.m. - CityPickle LIC hosts a Halloween pickleball event with sweet treats and prizes for best-dressed. Details

Sat., Oct. 26, 7-11:30 p.m. - Dance Queens Fitness hosts a "Spook & Spin Halloween Pole Party" at GameHaus. Details

Sun., Oct. 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Museum of the Moving Image screens "Ghost Cat Anzu," an animated film about a tween and a "ghost cat" in rural Japan. Details

Check out our Halloween in LIC page for more Halloween events as we continue to update it with events and trick-or-treating information ahead of the holiday!

LIC Happenings

Thurs., Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m. - The Steven Spectrum Career Project's celebrates their one-year anniversary with drinks, dinner, and a silent auction at Tangra. Details

Thurs., Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m. - The New York Irish Center's "Crossroads Concerts" series launches with Irish Folk and Puerto Rican Plena. Details

Fri., Oct. 25, 6 p.m. - Brickhouse Ceramic Art Center presents a community potluck and presentation with artist Linda Casbon. Details

Fri., Oct. 25, 7-11 p.m. - The Local LIC screens "Be My Oswald," a daring satire from Queens World Film Festival's Donald Preston Cato at The Local LIC. Details

Sat., Oct. 26, 10 a.m. - Solidcore LIC hosts iloafyou LIC's sourdough bagel pop-up featuring seasonal flavors like apple cider donut and pumpkin spice. Details

Sun., Oct. 27, 3-5 p.m. - Culture Lab LIC hosts a free mindful movement and meditation class with complimentary Lifeway Kefir refreshments while supplies last. Details

Mon., Oct. 28, 6 p.m. - Sunnyside Community Services' 50 year anniversary celebration and benefit includes a cocktail reception, dinner, and more. Details

Community Engagement

Thurs., Oct. 24, 6 p.m. - The New York City Council, Council Member Julie Won, and The Legal Aid Society host an educational event on ballot initiatives at Hunters Point Library. Details

Sat., October 26 - Early voting begins, find your early voting site and hours. This is also the early mail/absentee ballot/voter registration form request deadline and voter registration application deadline. Details

Tues., Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. - Join Council Member Julie Won, the Department of City Planning (DCP), and WXY Studio at their next focus-area meeting at Sound River Studios to learn about how the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan will facilitate the creation of new open spaces along the waterfront and share your ideas to inform the design of those spaces. Details

Tues., Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Join LICP for a workshop on street tree care in partnership with Big Reuse, thanks to the support of Council Member Julie Won. Learn best practices for maintaining trees, enhancing the neighborhood’s greenery, and contributing to a healthier urban environment. The event takes place at 42-16 Vernon Blvd. Details

New Garden in the LIC Industrial Business Zone (IBZ)

Thanks to NYC Tree Pit Services' hard work, donation and expertise there is a new garden at 21st Street and 50th Avenue just over the 21st Street Bridge. LIC Partnership is excited to partner on this amazing project to clean up and add greenery to the industrial area. Thank you Hunters Point Studios and DFB Sales for contributing to this project.

Philanthropy Roundtable - Oct. 29

Tues., Oct. 29, 9-11 a.m. - LIC Partnership and LIC BID members are invited to join us for a Philanthropy Roundtable where we will discuss the role charitable giving plays in financial planning for businesses, how board members can best help their nonprofits, and how development staff can connect with the business community. Register Here

This webinar is exclusive to LIC Partnership and LIC BID Members. Not a Member? Join Here!

Member Webinar with the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) - Nov. 20

Weds., Nov. 20, 10-11 a.m. - Join the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), LICP, and the LIC BID to learn about the DOB’s free resources for business owners and entrepreneurs, including useful advice on hiring professionals, and assistance with inspections, permits, and more. Register Here

This webinar is exclusive to LIC Partnership and LIC BID Members. Not a Member? Join Here

LICP Business Assistance Program

Our Business Assistance team provides free, one-on-one assistance to businesses in the greater Long Island City area, covering a variety of issues. We can help you: Access Financing, Find Real Estate, Grow Your Business, Navigate Government and Incentives, and much more. Details